Fire damage is devastating, but recovery starts now. Our certified team handles everything from emergency board-up to complete reconstruction — so you can focus on your family while we restore your home.
Stay out of the structure until cleared by the fire department. Contact your insurance company to file a claim. Call Resto Experts at (901) 519-2580 for emergency board-up and assessment. Do not attempt to clean soot or smoke damage yourself — improper cleaning causes permanent staining.
According to the IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup and the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), smoke and soot continue causing damage long after the fire is out. Acidic soot residue — with a pH as low as 2.0 — etches into metal, stone, and painted surfaces within 72 hours, causing permanent discoloration and corrosion. The NFPA reports that U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in 2022, causing $18 billion in property damage. Smoke odor penetrates every porous material at the molecular level. Without professional intervention within the first 48-72 hours, secondary smoke and soot damage frequently exceeds the original fire damage cost.
We follow the IICRC S520 and S540 standards for fire damage restoration. Our team secures your property with emergency board-up and tarping, then performs a comprehensive damage assessment using the NFPA 921 Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations framework. We remove smoke, soot, and odor using thermal fogging (penetrates the same cavities smoke did), ozone treatment (oxidizes odor molecules), and hydroxyl generators (safe for occupied spaces per OSHA guidelines). We clean and restore salvageable contents using ultrasonic cleaning technology, then rebuild damaged structures to pre-loss condition with full documentation per insurance industry standards.
We secure your property immediately with board-up and tarping services.
Detailed inspection of fire, smoke, and water damage from firefighting efforts.
Professional cleaning of all surfaces using specialized techniques for each material.
Thermal fogging, ozone treatment, and hydroxyl generators remove embedded smoke odor.
Complete rebuild of damaged structures to pre-loss condition with full documentation.
Costs vary by severity, extent of damage, and materials involved. Free estimates available — call (901) 519-2580
| Scope | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Smoke/soot cleaning only | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| Small fire (one room) | $5,000 – $15,000 |
| Medium fire (multiple rooms) | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Major fire (structural) | $40,000 – $100,000+ |
| Content restoration | $1,000 – $10,000 |
60-minute response · IICRC certified · Insurance assistance
Fire damage restoration timelines vary significantly based on severity. A small kitchen fire may take 1-2 weeks. Major structural fires can take 3-6 months for full restoration and rebuild. Resto Experts provides a detailed timeline after our initial assessment.
Yes, fire damage is typically covered by standard homeowners insurance. Your policy generally covers structural repair, content restoration or replacement, temporary living expenses, and professional cleanup. Resto Experts works directly with your insurance adjuster to document and process your claim.
Many smoke-damaged items can be professionally restored, including clothing, electronics, documents, and furniture. Our content restoration process includes ultrasonic cleaning, ozone treatment, and specialized techniques for different materials. Items that cannot be restored are documented for insurance replacement.
Even after a small fire, the air quality in your home may be unsafe due to invisible smoke particles and toxic byproducts. We recommend professional air quality testing before re-occupying. Resto Experts can test air quality during our initial assessment and advise on safety.
Do not enter the structure until the fire department clears it. Do not attempt to clean soot yourself — improper cleaning causes permanent damage. Do not turn on HVAC systems — this spreads soot throughout the home. Do not discard items before documenting for insurance. Call a professional restoration company first.
